Public-Private Partnerships

August 3, 2010

Aligning InterestsPublic Sector

•       Poverty Alleviation•       Expanding markets•      Resilient food

system• Leveraging

resources

Private Sector•       Competitive

advantage•       Access to markets•       Efficient production•       Sustainable supply

chain    • Leveraging

resourcesImplementing Partner /NGO

• Leveraging resources• Knowledge of working environment, networks• Capacity development, training• Trust

Key Attributes of a Successful Partnership  Mutually beneficial   Impact of lasting benefit; respect for beneficiaries  Investments that increase scale and impact  In line with partner policies and regulations

Focus on sustainable results  

Pre-Partnership “Check” Realistic Expectations

• cultural differences• return on investment• exclusivity

Type of assistance Ownership/Proprietary issues Language/Communications

ACDI/VOCA Partnership Models• Direct contracts for development

projects

• Global Development Alliances

• Support to project design (resources, letters of support, in-kind contributions)/end-markets

• Supplying volunteers

• Charitable giving

ExamplesCocoa: The SUCCESS

AllianceUSAID, USDA, ACDI/VOCA, the World Cocoa Foundation , among othersIn long-term partnership --providing technical assistance and resources for the development of sustainable cocoa sectors in five SUCCESS countries: Ecuador, Indonesia, Liberia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Mars, Inc. Volunteers

Mars, Inc. employee volunteers help drive sustainable development in cocoa farming communities that supply Mars, Inc. products.

Angola - USAID, ACDI/VOCA, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company

Angola vendor development program -technical training, new markets, higher prices for farmers; high-value fruits and vegetables for employees.

Ethiopia - USAID, ACDI/VOCA, Starbucks

Starbucks and ACDI/VOCA helped smallholders cooperatives in Ethiopia improve quality, and access world markets for specialty coffees. Ferro Coffee Cooperative coffee designated a Starbucks Black Apron Exclusive in 2005.

Egypt – USAID, ACDI/VOCA, Heinz

A public-private partnership designed to catalyze the potential for process tomato production and value-added horticulture in Egypt.

Increased Household

income

Reliable supply source

Technical training

Access to resources

Improved production

Increased quality

More Effective Development